United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
F I L E D
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT May 3, 2005
Charles R. Fulbruge III
Clerk
No. 04-30760
Summary Calendar
VERSIE W. WHITE, JR.,
Plaintiff-Appellant,
versus
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION,
Defendant-Appellee.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Western District of Louisiana
USDC No. 5:02-CV-2299
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Before DAVIS, SMITH, and DENNIS, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
Versie W. White, Jr., appeals the district court’s judgment
affirming the decision of the Commissioner of Social Security
that he is not disabled within the meaning of the Social Security
Act. White contends that his seizure disorder and impairments to
his right hand, arm and shoulder render him disabled. White also
asserts that the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) erred in failing
to obtain additional medical expert evidence regarding his
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Pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 47.5, the court has determined that
this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except
under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR. R. 47.5.4.
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limitations and in finding that a significant number of jobs that
White can perform exist in the national and local economies.
This court’s review of the Commissioner’s decision is
limited to determining whether substantial evidence in the record
supports the decision and whether the Commissioner applied the
proper legal standards. Greenspan v. Shalala, 38 F.3d 232, 236
(5th Cir. 1994). The ALJ reviewed the testimony as well as
numerous medical records regarding Mr. White’s conditions. The
ALJ also had the benefit of two examinations by orthopedic
surgeons regarding Mr. White’s physical limitations and a
residual functional capacity assessment.
The evidence supports the ALJ’s decision that neither Mr.
White’s seizure disorder nor the condition of his arm, wrist and
shoulder equals any listed impairments. In addition, the record
was sufficiently developed and, therefore, the ALJ was not
required to obtain additional medical expert testimony. See Ford
v. Secretary of Health & Human Servs., 659 F.2d 66, 69 (5th Cir.
1981). Finally, the ALJ’s conclusion regarding available jobs
within Mr. White’s abilities was supported by the record.
For the foregoing reasons, the judgment of the district
court is AFFIRMED.